Here are some general guidelines you can follow that can help improve the likelihood of color combination success. Turquoise and orange may sound like an odd pairing, but the color combination can be quite inviting, especially for those looking for a modern — if not hip — decor. The blend of turquoise, often viewed as a warm season color, and a more traditional orange, can appear timeless and modern.
Fun, crisp and clean, this color combination can be used in living spaces or in a kitchen.
Whether it is mustard, lemon yellow or chartreuse, yellow is an innovative, modern and creatively dynamic color when paired with cool colors such as gray — whether it’s a light gray or a deeper shade, such as a charcoal. A few years back, there was a bit of a fashion controversy surrounding this particular color combination, asking the question: Can you wear blue with black?
Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C.
